Back At The Ramp

Getting the boat back on the trailer is a matter of reversing what you did to get the boat into the water — with a few exceptions.

1. Drop the truck/trailer driver at the dock. This is a good time to allow crew members to get off the boat to use facilities. Make sure they stay away from the boat ramp traffic.

2. Tie up either outside of the dock or at the end of the dock so other boats can launch, or circle a short distance away while you wait for the trailer to be backed into position. Don't park your boat at the bottom of the ramp while you wait for the trailer if others are waiting to use the ramp.